On January 15, 2024, housing Ministers of Atlantic Canada and federal Minister Sean Fraser discussed an Atlantic Innovation Initiative for rapid housing expansion. Recognizing recent progress, they emphasized ongoing collaboration to address housing challenges, exploring incentives for […]
Federal security screening for those seeking to flee the Gaza Strip has been criticized for being either too invasive or insufficient. The special program, allowing up to 1,000 people in Gaza with Canadian relatives to apply for
Ontario’s significant increase in the number of international students, accounting for over half of Canada’s total, has led Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller to encourage provinces to manage the influx. This call is primarily intended for
Canada’s economic future increasingly relies on population growth, largely from immigration, according to a Desjardins Securities report. This growth, reaching 3.2%, has benefits such as labour market support but also raises housing costs. A reduction in
On January 16, 2024, British Columbia held the first draws for business candidates of a year under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). BCPNP invited up to five candidates in the Base Category of
On January 11, 2024, Ontario updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Currently, the processing time for the PhD Graduate and Masters Graduate streams is 30-60 days, and for Ontario’s Express Entry
Immigration Minister Marc Miller will closely review the rise of international students and temporary residents in Canada due to concerns over housing affordability and immigration. Miller underlines the importance of considering housing issues when setting immigration targets.
On January 16, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and
On January 16, 2024, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced several initiatives to bolster Francophone immigration outside Quebec. These include a new immigration policy, an expanded Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative, a support
In 2024, Canada’s passport, although trailing the US, remains powerful, according to the Passport Index. Ranking seventh globally, it shares this position with countries like Australia and Estonia. Assessed on visa-free and visa-on-arrival privileges, Canada’s Mobility Score